My grandfather Bengt Paul (Benekiki) was an amazing photographer, and used to send some of his shots as postcards. This one, of my mom and brother Chris, says: "Dear Christa and Jim—today 42 years since mother and I were married and yesterday it was 9 years since you got engaged. So my thoughts quite naturally go to you with all their hearts and pockets full of love. Hope you are all well and enjoy life. Next time I hope to send a new enlarging. P&K (Puss och kram: kiss and hug) yours Benekiki." It was nice that he wrote it in English so my dad could follow. Bengt picked up the name Benekiki in Hawaii, when he visited my parents there after his wife Hildegard's death in 1957. I've included the story below.
Hi uncle Jim,
What a fantastic collage of pictures and excellent narration. Fascinating and interesting...I had no idea. I hope this note finds you and your family in good health and hope to catch up soon.
With love and best wishes.
Jesper
Posted by: Jesper Paul | 04/08/2013 at 04:00 AM